Thank You for Making Me a Mom
Sunrise smiles with your first breath,
Tiny hands, a cosmic oath.
Life flickers in your eyes so wide,
New dreams in each tear I've cried.
Tiny feet, a rhythmic drum,
Each giggle, a kingdom come.
You've painted my days with love's hue,
In your light, my world's anew.
Every coo, a verse of joy,
In your laugh, I'm just a toy.
With each day, you teach the art
Of loving with a full heart.
From you, all beauty stems and grows,
Through you, my fullest heart shows.
For in your light, I found my form,
Thank you for making me a mom.
Meaning
This poem explores the profound transformation and overwhelming joy experienced by a mother through the simple, everyday moments with her child. The poem’s short lines emphasize the delicate and tender interactions between mother and child, from smiles to giggles, representing the new colors and joys that fill the mother’s life. The repeating motifs of light and color symbolize the renewal and brightening of her world, reinforcing the heartfelt gratitude expressed in the title.
Inspiration Behind
Writing this, I envisioned the countless quiet moments filled with soft laughter and the palpable love that fills the room with a newborn’s presence. Each line is a tribute to those unspoken bonds that form in the early days of motherhood. The imagery of sunrise and cosmic oaths came naturally, highlighting the magical, almost divine aspect of creating and nurturing a life. The ending lines tie it all back to the immense gratitude that encapsulates being a mother, a role so beautifully life-altering.
